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Russell Brand meets Oxford Christian apologist Alister McGrath to ask: 'Is there any point in God?'
The popular comedian and provocative activist Russell Brand met this week with acclaimed Oxford professor and Christian apologist Alister McGrath, to together ask the question 'Is there any point in God?'
'God just got me': How this businessman's Christian conversion is helping spread a revolution across the retail industry
Gary Grant, who says God gave him the motto RIG â reputation, integrity, generosity â is the ultimate example of enlightened self-interest in action.
Why we need to start honouring young people as theologians
When I am training people to do youth work, I often ask them how young people are commonly described. Often, the list of derogatory terms is longer than the list of positive ones.
Radical feminist group claims responsibility for Mexico bishops HQ bombing
A radical feminist group has claimed responsibility for the bombing of the headquarters of Mexico's Catholic Council of Bishops.
'Sin is the same for all of us': Archbishops of Canterbury and York latest on gay sex
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have made a statement on today's anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in which they state that sin 'is the same for all of us'.
US evangelicals rally around new religious freedom ambassador Sam Brownback, while others go on the attack
Evangelicals have rallied around Donald Trump over his appointment of Sam Brownback as ambassador at large for religious freedom, while there has been sharp criticism from others including moderate Republicans.
After surviving breast cancer, this Christian woman has come up with a new programme to help other trauma sufferers
Despite the difficult times, Bami's faith helped during her cancer fight. 'Being able to call on God anytime day or night was the source of the peace that got me through the difficult times.'
700 child refugees from South Sudan every week: 700 World Vision bears on St Paul's stairs
Seven hundred teddy bears were placed on the steps of St. Paul's Cathedral today as part of a campaign by the international children's charity World Vision (WV) to highlight the plight of child refugees, 700 of whom are crossing the border from South Sudan into Uganda every week.
Justin Bieber knocks down photographer with his car as he leaves LA church
A church visit has turned into a press-packed collision for Justin Bieber; the pop star knocked down a photographer as he drove away from a Beverly Hills church last night. The paparazzo was taken to hospital for his injuries.
The wisdom of John Stott: 9 quotes from a giant of 20th century evangelicalism
John Stott, who died today in 2011, was one of the great figures in 20th century evangelicalism.
Most US Muslims feel unwelcome there â but 9 in 10 are still 'proud' to be American
Most American Muslims report feeling unwelcome in US society, are dissatisfied with the direction of the country and are worried about Donald Trump. However, nine in 10 are proud to be American, still believe in the 'American Dream', and have seen a dramatic shift in their acceptance of homosexuality.
Palestinians celebrate as Israel removes barriers from Jerusalem mosque following bloody clashes
Israel last night removed all security from Jerusalem's al-Asqa mosque, following intense protest and one of the bloodiest clashes with Palestine in years. Palestinians gathered this morning to celebrate.
Controversial Muslim feminist plans to open liberal mosque in the UK
A Muslim feminist who triggered death threats and fatwas by founding a liberal mosque in Berlin, is planning to open a similarly inclusive place of worship in the UK as part of a 'revolution' in Islam.
Women horrified by installation of urinals in New York City school's female bathroom, call it 'a crime waiting to happen'
Footage shared on Facebook shows two urinals in a female bathroom in a public school in New York City.
Pastor who banned rainbow flag emoji from his Facebook page is forced to flee after receiving death threats
Pastor Rich Penkoski has faced a severe backlash over his ban from members of the LGBT community. While most just protested by posting the rainbow emoji to his page, some have made threats of violence.
She was naked, her hair in the Egyptian style, when the Babylonians destroyed Jerusalem
New evidence of the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem has been found at the City of David.